From Italy's Lombardy region, we present Mountain Gorgonzola, a sharp and tangy cheese. Like many cheeses, this cheese takes its name from the local town where it was created, Gorgonzola, just south of Milan. There, a simple fresh cheese was made for generations, until a few forgotten wheels were found to have turned blue with mold. This edible mold was a natural part of the terroir, coming from the local caves of Valsassina. Upon tasting the moldy cheese, the local dairymen found it to be delicious, and allowed their wheels to go moldy on purpose. Thus Stracchino di Gorgonzola, Italy's most famous blue cheese, was born.

Today the cheese is more well-known than the town, and not without reason. Made of cow's milk, this thick, sliceable blue has a fudgey texture and gentle blue bite. Not as sharp as Roquefort or as pungent as Stilton, Mountain Gorgonzola is a consistently delightful cheese that will convert even non-blue cheese eaters into fans. As it ages, the 14 lb drums of cheese are gently washed with a saltwater brine, allowing the cheese to stay moist and smooth. This also gives Mountain Gorgonzola its thin, pinkish-red rind. With its white interior laced with streaks of blue, Mountain Gorgonzola is an attractive table cheese and a savory ingredient in your favorite salad. Gorgonzola takes very well to fruits, especially figs and pears. Or try it the Italian way, alone on a plate drizzled with honey.

Just opened today, and boy can I tell you this is the absolute best gorgonzola I have ordered yet! Soooo much flavor packed in each bite! I thought 2 lbs. would last us awhile, but now not so sure:) AAA+

By Louis nycfrom Manhattan on Mar 11, 2016

this is an amazing gorganzolo

The delicious cheese comes just ripe enough to experience a heavenly Milan Gorganzolo mountain breeze taste.and a nutty rich flavor ..but not too ripe .. as to be able to last many weeks in frig ..perfect delivery and taste

By Icefrom Alaskaon Feb 15, 2016

Seize the cheese

Whoohoo finally something worth eating

By Dortfrom Iowaon Dec 24, 2015

Mountain Gorgonzola

THE BEST Gorgonzola!

By Cheese loverfrom Hawaii on Sep 08, 2015

Just wonderful

My husband and I LOVE this cheese. I take it to potlucks with a side of crackers and blueberry compote, and within minutes of putting it on the table, the cheese has disappeared. Thank you, igourmet, for continuing to carry this product.

By Don McMillanfrom Chicago, IL.on Jul 25, 2015

Gorgonzla Cheese

.Very good!

By Don McMillanfrom Chicago,ILon Jun 07, 2015

Mountain Gorganzola

Very good

By Susan Carterfrom Fairbanks, Alaskaon Apr 25, 2015

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Excellent pooducts

By JCfrom NJon Apr 20, 2015

Great Quality

I've been eating Italian gorgonzola since the 1980s. This is really great quality, and a slightly different texture and flavor (in an authentic way) from the gorgonzola that I can get locally. I just made my second purchase.